Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects a WordPress map plugin and can let a logged-in contributor store malicious script content that later runs for another user. The business risk is moderate because it requires an authenticated contributor-level account and user interaction, but it can still affect site administrators or visitors depending on where the content is rendered.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation during the next normal WordPress maintenance window, faster for sites with many content contributors or exposed administrative workflows. Escalate if suspicious contributor activity is found.
Technical view
CVE-2023-47240 is an authenticated stored cross-site scripting issue in Codeboxr CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap plugin versions 1.1.11 and earlier. It is tracked as CWE-79 with CVSS 3.1 score 6.5, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with changed scope and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running CBX Map for Google Map & OpenStreetMap 1.1.11 or earlier, especially where contributor-or-higher users can create or modify plugin-related content.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The issue requires authenticated contributor-level access or higher and a victim viewing affected stored content.
Researcher notes
The provided sources identify stored XSS, contributor-plus authentication, CWE-79, and CVSS vector. They do not identify the exact vulnerable field, fixed release, or exploitation telemetry, so validation should avoid unsupported claims.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for the fixed version before claiming remediation.
- Update the plugin if a fixed release is available from the vendor.
- Disable or remove the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Restrict contributor-or-higher access to trusted users only.
- Review affected content for unexpected script-like input after remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the cbxgooglemap plugin.
- Confirm whether installed versions are 1.1.11 or earlier.
- Review contributor-or-higher accounts with content editing access.
- Check whether plugin-managed map content is rendered to privileged users.
- Document remediation status and any vendor guidance used.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.